Courageous Recovery Testimonials Thanks from the bottom of my heart for appearing on "American Family" to share your story about overcoming depression. You were absolutely dynamite! Your discussion was not only informative, setting a positive example for others who suffer from clinical depression but also very powerful emotionally. The insights and honesty you offered on the challenges of successfully overcoming depression were right on the money and extremely well articulated. You should be very proud of your own journey. You are certainly an inspiration to me! - Bettina Gregory Host, GoodLife TV Network We were very fortunate that you were able to speak to us about your illness this past Tuesday. I believe that your presentation made a real impact on the researchers here. I have had nothing but positive comments from many of my co-workers about your presentation. I came away inspired, knowing that the medicines we are striving to develop truly make a difference in real peoples' lives. I've always believed that, but real experiences and faces mean much more. - Albert Uveges Scientist, Wyeth Research Every time Carol recounts her own experiences with mental illness and recovery she demonstrates that people who have mental illness can and do recover and live productive lives. By standing up and speaking out, Carol is breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness one audience at a time. - Jerry Lindauer Executive Director, NAMI-Mercer (National Alliance of Mental Illness) It was our pleasure to have you come and speak with us. You were truly inspirational, and in fact made the research group realize that indeed our work is important and can impact the lives of others. Many times in our discipline scientists find themselves caught up in the scientific details and forget the true goal. Your presentation has further motivated us and will not be forgotten. - Lee E. Schechter, Ph.D., Director, Depression and Anxiety Research, Wyeth Research What can I say? Your presentation was absolutely incredible! My students were riveted to their seats. You have opened up their eyes in ways I never could have. Your presentation has changed not only their professional lives but their personal lives as well. I have spoken to my colleagues, and we want you to come back again next year and speak to all of our students! - Donna A. Gaffney, RN, DNSc, FAAN, Seton Hall University Bravo! Carol! Your personal story was extremely enlightening both personally and professionally. Not only did you take the negative stigma away from mental illness for me, you reinforced the very reason why I chose to go into nursing in the first place - to make a difference. - Nursing Student, Seton Hall University Thank you for your optimism, your wisdom, and courage that you shared today. I will remember you and your story and hopefully make a difference in someone's life. - Nursing Student, Seton Hall University Carol Kivler brought home the humanity and the anguish of mental illness. She is so brave to take her experience on the road and speak so frankly. Thank you, Carol. - Nursing Student, Seton Hall University Carol has given me the courage to approach not only patients suffering from mental illness but also a lot of suggestions for dealing with patients with physical illness. There isn't such a large difference between the two populations (beyond the stigma, of course). - Nursing Student, Seton Hall University Thank you for sharing your personal story with us. Your journey is so inspiring and your remarks were so comforting to those of us who are filled with hope for our loved ones with mental illness. It is terrific that your message is reaching more and more people, as you are an outstanding role model and advocate. - Carol Nied, Development Committee, NAMI-Mercer Carol A. Kivler Courageous Recovery "Changing the face of mental illness" 33 Traditions Way, Suite 101 Lawrence, NJ 08648 (609) 882-8988 carol@CourageousRecovery.com www.CourageousRecovery.com A Division of Kivler Communications www.kivlercommunications.com